Metabo MS 36-18 LTX BL 40 Manual Original página 16

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2. Turn the clamping screw (22) anti-clockwise as
far as the stop to bring the chain clamping pin
(21) into its left final position.
3. Mount the sawing chain (25) on the guide rail (2):
See page 2, fig. A:
The cutting edges of the sawing chain cutters (b)
must point in the direction of rotation. Observe
the symbol on the machine.
See page 2, fig. B:
Hold up the guide rail (2) at its front end and
position the sawing chain (25) such that the
teeth (a) of the deflector star of the guide rail
engage in the chain links and the chain-driving
links are seated in the guide rail groove.
4. Then place the sawing chain (25) around the
chain wheel (20) and mount the guide rail with its
slot (26) on to the two stud bolts so that (23) the
chain tensioning pin (21) engages in the bore of
the (27) guide rail.
5. Refit the chain wheel cover (16) (insert rear first
and then fully fit) and screw on the nuts (17) but
do not tighten yet.
6. Turn the clamping screw (22) clockwise until
the sawing chain no longer sags at the lower
edge of the guide rail. Raise the front end of the
guide rail while doing this.
7. See page 2, fig. C: The sawing chain is
correctly tensioned if it lies on the guide rail,
in the middle of the guide rail it can be lifted
3 to 4 mm from the upper edge of the guide
rail, it can still be moved easily by hand,
without sticking.
8. After clamping the sawing chain, raise the front
end of the guide rail and tighten the nuts (17).
6.2 Chain lubricating oil
The chainsaws are delivered ex works without an
oil filling. Prior to initial operation of the
machine, the oil reservoir must be filled with
lubricating oil.
Use original Metabo chain lubricating oil only.
Never use old oil!
To fill with oil, unscrew the sealing cap (3). When
filling the oil, ensure that no dirt gets into the oil
reservoir. The oil level can be checked using the
see-through oil tank (4).
Depending on the outside temperature, one filling of
the oil reservoir is sufficient for the machine to be
operated for 20 to 40.
6.3 Allow new sawing chain to run-in
Before sawing with a new sawing chain, allow it to
run in for 2-3 minutes.
After the run-in time, check the chain tension
(as specified in chapter 6.1) and retighten the
sawing chain if necessary.
6.4 Checking chain lubrication
Never work without chain lubrication! Refill
promptly.
If the sawing chain is running dry, the guide rail and
sawing chain are rendered unusable within a short
time. It is therefore essential to check the oil level in
the reservoir every time before starting work.
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To check the chain lubrication, hold the chainsaw
with the guide rail (and sawing chain running) at a
safe distance of about approx. 20 cm over a light-
coloured base, e.g. a spread-out newspaper). If
increasingly large oil mark appears on the light-
coloured base, the chain lubrication is working
perfectly.
6.5 Chain brake
The integrated chain brake brings the sawing chain
to a standstill within< 0.2 of a second if...
- the hand protection (6) is moved either manually
to its front position, or during work with the
chainsaw with the back of the operator's hand
(due to a back-kick), or
- the chainsaw is switched off by releasing the
trigger (13).
If the quick brake of the chainsaw is tripped through
actuation of the hand protection (6), do not allow the
chainsaw motor to run with the hand protection in
this position for unnecessarily long periods. Switch
off the machine. Guide the hand protection back to
its initial position.
Before operating the chainsaw, always check
that the chain brake is in perfect working order
(by actuating the hand protection (push forwards)
and by releasing the trigger). Have the machine
repaired if braking time is lengthened.
6.6 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (11) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
Battery packs have a capacity and signal display
(10) (depends on design variant):
- Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- The battery pack is almost empty and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
Removing and inserting the battery pack
Removing:
Press the battery pack release (8) button and
remove the battery pack (11).
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (11) until it engages.
7. Use
7.1 Holding machine correctly,
Switching on and off
When the chainsaw is switched on, the
operator must keep good footing and hold the
machine firmly. The guide rail must not touch any
objects.
Switching on
Note: The hand protection (6) must be in its initial
position when the machine is switched on, i.e.
pressed in the direction of the arrow (fig., page 2)
against the bow handle (7).